Job Summary
The Certified Surgical Tech assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub technician who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
The Surgical Tech is also tasked with preparing and sterilizing the operating rooms, as well as the necessary equipment and instruments, prior to any surgical procedure.
Working collaboratively and promoting teamwork is key to success in this Certified Surgical Tech position.
Essential Functions :
- Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
- Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon / surgical team of infractions
- Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures
- Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
- Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
- Other duties as assigned
SHIFT / SCHEDULE
- Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
- Shift Time - All Shifts
- This position will have scheduled shifts some weekends
Education :
- Associates Degree, Surgical Tech
- Or, Vocational Certification, Surgical Tech
Licensing & Certifications :
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
Experience (preferred) :
Minimum of one year perioperative experience, can include military training for surgical technologists and / or operating room technicians
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w / AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
S cheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
All (United States of America)
Department :
Inpatient Surgery - St. Elizabeth
Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,
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